🌱 Patch AM: Why Montgomery’s Massacre Haunted House ranks among America’s scariest

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Montgomery's Massacre Haunted House ranks among America's scariest

Also on today's calendar: Anniversary Sale! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warm with some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 43.
• Friday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• USA Today Proclaims Texas Home to the Country's Scariest Haunted Houses (krod.com) — Montgomery's own Massacre Haunted House has been named one of the top haunted attractions in the country by USA Today's 10Best readers' poll. The ranking puts the local haunt alongside major destinations from Texas to Pennsylvania, giving residents a nationally recognized scare option right in town as Halloween approaches.
   

📸 Around Montgomery

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Montgomery

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Anniversary Sale! →
  4054 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• American Red Cross Babysitter & CPR Certification Class in Aurora (Ages 11–16) →
  Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N Broadway, Aurora
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Cemetery Walk with the Historic Preservation Commission →
  Riverside Cemetery, 414 N. River St., Montgomery
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Board of Fire & Police Meeting →
  10 Civic Center Ave., Montgomery
  9:00 am
• Tiny Tot Art →
  Montgomery IL
  9:30 am
• Toddler Art →
  Montgomery IL
  11:00 am
• Stuffed Animal Sleepover →
  Montgomery IL
  4:45 pm
Friday October 9
• Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Friends of the Library Book Sale →
  Montgomery IL
  10:00 am
Monday October 12
• No School - Columbus Day →
  Kaneland McDole Elementary, 2901 Foxmoor Drive, Montgomery
• No School - October 12th: Columbus Day →
  Kaneland McDole Elementary, 2901 Foxmoor Drive, Montgomery
• Village Board Meeting →
  Village Hall, 200 N. River St., Montgomery
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Senior Lunch & Bingo →
  Village Hall, 200 N. River St, Montgomery
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Cashier/ Line Cook in Montgomery. Apply here.
• Sonic posted a job opening for Carhop or Skating Carhop in Montgomery. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Montgomery here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oswego

• Attacker Charged In Fatal Chick-Fil-A Stabbing Deemed Fit For Trial: Report (patch.com)

Aurora

• Aurora University Recognized Among Best IL Colleges, Nation's Top Performers In Social Mobility (patch.com)

Ok Montgomery! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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